Proverb 6

To “shed crocodile tears.”

EXPLANATION:

Crocodiles have a reflex that causes their eyes to tear when they open their mouths. This makes it look as though they are crying while devouring their prey.

 In fact, neither crocodiles nor people who shed “crocodile” tears feel sorry for their actions.

EXAMPLES:

·        I didn’t study for my exam as I was playing computer games. The next day my teacher asked me the lesson and I didn’t know so, I started crying. Then my teacher told me I was shedding crocodile tears.

·        The child wasn't really hurt, but she shed crocodile tears anyway.

·        He thought he could get his way if he cried crocodile tears.